Research+Assignment

=**ICT Issues**=

Applications of ICT can affect the social and economic wellbeing of individuals and societies. Some contemporary issues are listed below: In this assignment you will contribute collaboratively to an on-line wiki that will discuss a contemporary issue and give your point of view. For homework you will ech be assigned an issue to read about (Ch 4) and brainstorm then discuss with class.
 * Task 1 - //Tune In//**
 * Privacy of Information
 * Ownership of information
 * Data mining and record matching
 * Digital divide
 * E-commerce
 * Internet Ethics
 * Electronic monitoring
 * Artificial Intelligence
 * Robotics
 * Environment
 * Games and Entertainment

1. Select an topic from above. 2. Define **one** __issue__ you will be investigating? 3. Use an Issues Map (see http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/support/teaching.html#graphic) to identify any __legal__, __social__, __economic, technological, political, ecological__ or __ethical__ factors related to the issue. 4. Use Bubbl.us to draw the issues map. http://www.bubbl.us/ 5. Look for at least 3 articles relevant to to your issue. 6. Identify as many reasons related to the factors about your issue.
 * //Task 2 - Find out//**

1.Use a data grid to sort through information in these articles relevant to the questions you defined earlier. Ensure you completely site references. [|DataGrid.doc] 3. Edit your Issues Map to clarify you issue.vindicate wether reasons discussed are advantages or disadvantages. 4. Add any advantages or disadvantages related to thi issue.
 * //Task 3 - Sort through//**


 * //Task 4 - Report//**
 * 1) Write a summary on this issue taking into account the factors you discussed.
 * 2) Identify your view on this issue based on the evidence researched. I
 * 3) Include a copy of your issue map and summary on your wiki page.
 * 4) Invite others to discuss contribute to your discussion.